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my favorite, and most-used, features of this is its -shift mode: The 240.8-megapixel photos that the camera outputs have left me speech- less when it comes to sharpness and detail. The larger fi le size—each photo is about 800 MB—is well worth Pro Digital it to me, especially when it comes to tightening a composition with an aggressive crop. I’ve also sent off a new pixel-shift photo to be printed in on Camera Bodies metal, and the early response from the lab has been quite positive. So with that, let’s take a look at a number of new cameras hitting the There’ve been some surprising introductions in streets in several major categories, Lumix users can expect a segmented by sensor size: Full-frame high-end bodies this year sensor, APS-C-sized sensor and breadth of capable native-lens . By Brian Matiash And lest you think that cameras with smaller sensors aren’t able to offerings...and the Lumix S1 compete with their beefi er siblings, think again. There have been some sports its own form of sensor- exciting and innovative camera has been a wild year updates in each of these categories, 2019 for camera manufac- shift technology...96-megapixel, especially with APS-C cropped sen- turers as the newest crop of cameras sor models. Whether you focus pri- being released continues to expand ultra-high-resolution photos. marily on still photography or spend the technological boundaries of time with video, the latest generation what’s possible. In some cases, itera- of digital cameras will certainly have tive updates continue to push the something unique to entice you. capabilities of camera sensors and In terms of innovations that you other features. Yet, in some instances, will fi nd in these cameras, advance- manufacturers seem to be suffering ments in sensor performance, from from an identity crisis, unsure of who dynamic-range capabilities to pixel they’re aiming to serve with their lat- shifting, among others, such as intel- est offerings. ligent and in-body image All in all, though, it’s an amazing stabilization (or IBIS) improvements, time to be shooting , since all bubble up to form a serious lineup the latest cameras hitting the shelves of powerful and capable cameras. are making capturing images and Now, let’s take a look at some of video easier, more enjoyable and far 2019’s newest cameras. more capable than ever before. As an owner of a new a7R Full-Frame Cameras IV, I can attest to the amazing capa- Sony a7R IV: The Sony a7R IV packs bilities that today’s pro camera bodies a whopping 61 megapixels into its offer shooters. While some lament the 35mm full-frame sensor, along with a growing number of megapixels being high price tag. And when you use the built into modern camera sensors, Panasonic Lumix S1 (rear view) aforementioned 16-image compos- I couldn’t be happier. In fact, one of Sony a7R IV ited Pixel Shift mode, the camera can

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output a 240.8-megapixel photo. video at 24 and 30 fps with unlimited Thankfully, the Sony a7R IV recording time, plus dust, splash and continues the tradition of packing freeze resistance. in-body 5-axis , The aforementioned L-Mount alli- which has been a godsend for me and ance also means Lumix S1 users can my overly caffeinated hands! It also expect a breadth of capable native-lens supports 10-frames-per-second shoot- offerings. And similar to the Sony ing, improved Eye AF (with support a7R IV, the Lumix S1 sports its own for animals) and a robust hybrid form of sensor-shift technology, which phase-detection and contrast-detec- results in 96-megapixel, ultra-high- Sony a6600 tion AF system. It’ll provide ample resolution photos. resolution and performance for virtu- Price: $2,499 ally any landscape shooter out there. Website: shop.panasonic.com Price: $3,499 Website: sony.com Canon EOS RP: While many manu- facturers have released pricier cam- eras, Canon has chosen to take a dif- Sony's a7R IV ferent path. The Canon EOS RP is arguably one of the most approachable continues the and affordable full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market. While its specs aren’t head-turning, it has proven to be Powerful Compact Flashes That Balance tradition of a very capable camera for novices look- Perfectly with Your Mirrorless Camera ing to expand their capabilities. packing The camera sports a 26.2-mega- pixel sensor with Dual Pixel AF. in-body The fully articulating display is also a welcome addition for vlog- gers. While Canon’s RF-mount lens 5-axis image lineup is still small, photographers can take advantage of Canon’s full stabilization... EF-mount lenses thanks to the avail- able EF adapter (sold separately or as and supports part of a bundle). Another enticing feature packed 10-frames- into the EOS RP is focus : TRAVEL When activated, the camera will take a series of photos that incrementally CONFIDENTLY per-second move the focus point as defined by SKB’s revolutionary the user. The resulting brackets can Flyer Series hard cases shooting. then be stacked together during are the perfect choice to post-processing for a sharp plane of safely transport and protect your Panasonic Lumix S1: Panasonic’s focus from the foreground through equipment whether on location or in much-anticipated debut in the full- to the background. studio. They’re watertight, dustproof, Award Winning Flashes made in the USA, and include adjustable frame mirrorless space has been Price: $1,299 dividers and lid organizers designed by turning heads, especially since its Website: usa.canon.com For Canon, , Sony, Fujifi lm, Olympus, Panasonic 2 Year US Warranty Think Tank Photo. announcement at Photokina last Now in 25 case sizes & 45 confgurations year, alongside its L-Mount alliance APS-C Cropped-Sensor Cameras to meet ALL your photo, video, and with Leica and Sigma. The Lumix Sony a6600: In Sony’s continuing trend lighting needs! S1 is a commendable camera sport- of blurring lines between its cam- nissindigital.us Interiors Designed by Nissin Japan Since 1959 • Distributed by ExpoImaging, Inc. See all Flyer Series models ing a 24.2-megapixel sensor, 4K era lines, the a6600 packs a powerful skbcases.com/flyer

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24.2-megapixel sensor with 11 fps of Medium-Format Cameras continuous shooting and 5-axis in- Fujifi lm GFX100: This medium- body image stabilization. format Fujifi lm camera is a notable The a6600 also inherits real-time update to its predecessor, the GFX subject tracking and real-time Eye 50, in several ways. In addition to its AF, with support for animals. Real- stunning 102-megapixel CMOS sensor time subject tracking can also be and extended grip, shooters will fi nd a activated by touching the rear LCD. speedier and more capable AF system, Another very nice touch with the especially when compared to other a6600 is the support for Sony “Z-type” medium-format competitors. batteries, giving it a best-in-class Furthermore, Fujifilm’s GF- power performance. mount lenses are optimized to take Price: $1,399 advantage of that massive sensor. The Website: sony.com GFX100 is also one of the first cam- eras to support 16-bit RAW output, Fujifilm X-T30: If you’ve been which should result in packing in far looking for a camera that packs more shadow details. Additionally, if a lot of the punch of the Fujif- you’re going to pack a 102-megapixel Fuji! lm X-T30 (back) ilm X-T3 but is more inexpensive, medium-format sensor in your cam- you should take a close look at the era, you’ll certainly want some sort Fujifilm X-T30. Packing the same of image stabilization. 26-megapixel sensor as the X-T3, Fortunately, Fujifilm packed a the Fujifilm X-T30 is a smaller and rather capable image-stabilization The GFX100 is also one of the lighter camera without sacrificing mechanism in the GFX100, which much. Its capable Hybrid AF sys- should mitigate potentially soft first cameras to support 16-bit tem has 425 phase-detection points images, especially when handheld. that cover the entire frame. The For photographers who need a Fujifilm X-T30 also sports con- medium-format sensor and are look- RAW output, which should tinuous shooting at 30 fps with no ing for exceptional image quality blackout (at a 1.25x crop), but that with massive resolution, the GFX100 result in packing in far more drops to 20 fps with no crop. should fit the bill. Price: $899 Price: $9,999 shadow details. Website: fujifi lm.com Website: fujifi lm.com

18 | Digital Photo Pro digitalphotopro.com BandH.com 800-336-7520 The Professional’s Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera Source™ As part of Panasonic’s entry into full-frame mirrorless, the Lumix DC-S1 is a well-rounded camera o! ering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with a robust physical construction. Characterized by its full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, which is supported by an updated Ve- nus Engine, the S1 o! ers impressive image quality along with a quick 9 fps shooting rate and expanded sensitivity range up to ISO 204800. In regard to video, the S1 can record UHD 4K30p with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit , and unlimited shooting times, as well as 4K60p for up to 29:59. (Body Only) PADCS1 | $2,497.99

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